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The 9 Self-Guided Tours in Budapest That Are Worth a Whole Morning

9 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Below: 9 self-guided tours, with the price, the length and who each one suits. The first is first for a reason.

Budapest: Parliament Building Entry Ticket and Audio Guide - Starting at Kossuth Square
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Budapest: Parliament Building Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island - Boarding at Jane Haining rakpart
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Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island

2.Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,036 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Review of Budapest’s Danube cruise with a drink, 30-language audio guide, glass boat, landmark views, and optional Margaret Island stop.

“A relaxing way to see the city without being overloaded with information. It was a nice opportunity to see Margaret Island which otherwise I think we would have completely missed.”

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Budapest: Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide - Parliament up close from the Danube
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Budapest: Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide - Starting Below Ground at the Visitor Centre
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Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide

4.Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 814 reviews · from $43

Review of Budapest Parliament’s 45 to 75-minute audio tour, covering the Holy Crown, booking value, meeting point, timing, and practical tips.

“It was very organized tour. Very efficient with time and how they arrange flow of traffic of people. Very clear audio as well. Highly recommended”

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Budapest River Cruise with 1 Free Tokaj Frizzante and Audio Guide - One hour on the Danube
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Budapest River Cruise with 1 Free Tokaj Frizzante and Audio Guide

5.Budapest River Cruise with 1 Free Tokaj Frizzante and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $16

See Budapest’s landmarks from the Danube on a one-hour cruise with Tokaj Frizzante, heated seating, Wi-Fi, and an online audio guide.

“Lovely cruise , especially at night. You have the option to sit up on the deck or in the nice comfortable seating downstairs. Complimentary drinks were welcome and good bar service, staff friendly.”

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Budapest Paddle Steamer Danube Cruise with Tokaj & Audio Guide - A Small Boat With Old-Fashioned Character
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Budapest Paddle Steamer Danube Cruise with Tokaj & Audio Guide

Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night Options - Finding the right seat on the boat
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Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night Options

7.Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 295 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $14

Review of Budapest’s one-hour Danube audio guide cruise, with day, sunset, and night options, practical boarding tips, route highlights, and honest value advice.

“Budapest lit up after dark from the Danube is absolutely a must see! The city is so incredibly beautiful. Make sure to get in like early if you want a seat outside and upstairs by the edge, which has the best view.”

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Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Audio Guide in Budapest - What the $14.40 fare really buys you
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Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Audio Guide in Budapest

8.Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube with Audio Guide in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 229 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $14

See Budapest’s glowing bridges, Parliament, Buda Castle, and Danube landmarks on a low-cost one-hour cruise with a mobile audio guide.

“Fantastic cruise staff were all good, boat left on time free welcome drink was well appreciated, all the sights lit up at night were fantastic. Only gripe was lining up to wait for the cruise was a little chaotic with people not lining up and waiting there turn to board that was frustrating and with the welcome drink wait until a little while into the cruise as the 1 poor girl behind the bar was getting overwhelmed but all on all highly recommend for what you pay, the sights are fantastic.”

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Budapest Danube 1 Hour Sunset or Night Cruise with Audio Guide - Meeting at Batthyány tér
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Budapest Danube 1 Hour Sunset or Night Cruise with Audio Guide

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